Ford Earnings Likely to Weaken in 2011 on Higher Costs

Ford earnings are expected to be weaker next year due to higher costs for pensions and materials, according to a research note released Wednesday by Credit Suisse Securities. Forecasts call for pretax income from Ford’s North A…

Daimler Denies Offer for Fiat Industrial Unit

Daimler AG (DDAIF) denied that is in talks with Fiat SpA (FIATY) about taking over the Italian carmaker’s industrial operations.

“There are no talks on this with Fiat,” Daimler spokesman Florian Martens told Bloomberg News. “In our industry at this t…

CarMax Earnings Rise to 48 Cents Per Share

CarMax Inc (KMX) reported quarterly earnings of 48 cents per share, up from 46 cents per share a year earlier.

Net sales rose 13% to $2.34 billion, from $2.08 billion a year earlier, the company said in a statement. Comparable store used unit sales rose 4%, with total used unit sales rising 5%.

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GM Resumes Political Donations

General Motors Co., which is 61% owned by the U.S. government, resumed making political donations after an 18 month break.

The company’s political action donated a total $48,000 to Republicans and Democrats, with contributions going to figures including Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY, and Rep. Dave Camp, R-Midland, The Detroit News reported.

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